UConn First Night Set for Friday, October 12Doors open to Gampel Pavilion at 4 p.m.

Geno Auriemma at 2011 First Night festivities.

Sept. 24, 2012

STORRS, Conn. - The University of Connecticut men’s and women’s basketball programs will tip-off the 2012-13 season with First Night sponsored by Webster Bank on Friday, October 12. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Gampel Pavilion doors will open at 4 p.m. as the UConn volleyball team takes on Cincinnati in a BIG EAST showdown. Meet the 2012-13 men’s and women’s basketball teams as they sign autographs for Husky fans from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

First Night will feature performances from the band, cheer and dance squads, introductions of the players and coaches, a dunk contest featuring the 2011 winner Ryan Boatright and ultimate prize giveaways (more details to come). The show will end at approximately 8 p.m.